Getting to the core of

How do you make a good Godly belief? Start with a (good) ungodly belief

Is it really an ungodly belief? Just because they said it in the

interview does not mean it is a belief they live their life by

First ask the question… “Is this a belief, action, or a fact?”

Throw out facts or take the time to really see if there are underlying hurts and ugbs associated with them

Dig for the beliefs that lead to the actions. This is a good place to ask “Why?” questions.

Belief, action, or fact

I will n

ever be good enough

I get angry when I am criticized

I am allergic to smoke

My spouse will never lo

ve me

I always eat chocolate when I am upsetMy boyfriend cheated on me

Getting down to the core

Beliefs about self (core issues)

Beliefs about God (deeper issues)

Beliefs about others (surface issues)

Specific or general?

I don’t

like m

yself

Everyone that has loved me has left me

I must be perfect

If I am not perfect I w

ill suffer lo

ss

Putting it all together

Specific General

Self

God

Oth

ers

Act

ions/

Fact

s

I will always get angry when someone criticizes me

I do not like who I am

Everyone that loves me will abandon meMy spouse will never understand my needs

I always get a headache when I smell cigarette smokeEven when I do/give my best, it is not good enough

God will heal others but he won’t heal me

Formulating Godly Beliefs Relevant (addresses the key

elements of the ungodly belief) Biblical Progressive? (as God heals me…)

Godly Belief No-nos

Making the Godly belief dependent upon someone else My husband will treat me better

Establishing an unrealistic belief I will be blessed financially by God

Why not scripture?

Good homework for the Ministry Receiver to do a Bible study finding supporting scriptures

Creates an added layer of defense Sometimes it is easier to put things

in our own words

Making Godly beliefs… (Group) I will never be valued for who I am A perfect life is one with no strife I will never get ahead financially

Making Godly beliefs…(Solo) God won’t heal me Everyone that loves me will leave me